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Your guide to becoming a global development consultantLearn from experts Susanne Barsoum and Daniel Head how to set up as a global development consultant.Susanne Barsoum , Co-founder, KeyLime International
David Head , Co-founder, KeyLime International
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Ask Devex (May edition)Listen again to our special guest Natalia Douma's tips on recruitment in Africa, finding consultancy work and the importance of networking.Natalia Douma , Senior Recruiting Manager, DAI
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Ask Devex (April edition)Join our resident career guru, Kate Warren, to ask all of your burning career questions.Kate Warren , Executive Vice President of Devex
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How to build more diverse teamsJoin us for a discussion with co-founders of Quantum Impact on how to build more diverse, varied and inclusve teamsSarah Grausz , co-founder of Quantum Impact
Farah Mahesri , co-founder of Quantum Impact
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Ask Devex (March edition)Join our resident career guru, Kate Warren, to ask all of your burning career questions.Kate Warren , Executive Vice President of Devex
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Networking 101Get tips on how to create more meaningful connections and make use of your natural strengthsShana Montesol Johnson , Executive Career Coach
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Job Search Bootcamp: Cover Letter 101Make an impression on recruiters and convince them to invite you for interview.Kate Warren , Senior Director and Editor, Recruitment and Careers, Devex
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Job Search Bootcamp: How to get job search ready for 2018Get tips on how to get job search ready for 2018, including strategy and CV advice.Kate Warren , Senior Director and Editor, Recruitment and Careers, Devex
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Job Search Bootcamp: The secrets to a standout CVKicking off our three-part Job Search Bootcamp series, Kate Warren, senior director and editor at Devex, helps you build a recruiter-ready CV.Kate Warren , Senior Director and Editor, Recruitment and Careers, Devex
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How Giving Back Can Help You Get AheadLearn how professional volunteering can help you land your dream job in global development.Mark Horoszowski , co-founder and CEO of MovingWorlds
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Career success: How to chart your global health careerGet tips on how to develop a plan unique to your strengths, talents and experience.Dr. Elvira Beracochea , president and chief executive officer of Realizing Global Health
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What you need to know to create a stand-out CVKate Warren, Devex senior director and editor, talks through the seven steps for crafting a CV that will help distinguish you from the other applicants.Kate Warren , Senior Director and Editor, Recruitment and Careers at Devex
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Make your mark: Choosing the right global development graduate programGet an in-depth look at the most popular graduate programs for global development professionals.Alan Robbins , Devex Founding Partner and Global Head of Partnerships
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How to succeed as an independent consultantHear from four experienced independent consultants in the development sector on the pros and cons of consulting, what personality traits lend well to this work and tips for success.Jessica Broome, PhD
Marjorie Macieira, M.A. , Principal at Macieira Consulting, LLC
Dina Towbin
Jill Gay , Chief Technical Officer at What Works Association
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The truth about cover letters: What do recruiters really think?Your cover letter is your closing argument as to why someone should hire — or at least interview — you. Listen to this Devex Career Webinar to get the do's and don'ts of cover letter writing.Kate Warren
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Building a career in smart citiesConsidering a career in smart cities development and want to learn more? Check out this one-hour webinar to hear our speakers talk about their work in smart cities development, what kind of skills and experience helped build their career, and share insights to help put you on the path to building yours.Illac Diaz , MyShelter Foundation
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Jumpstart your job search with a winning CVAs the single-most critical item to your job search, you can't afford to submit a resume that's anything less than recruiter-ready. Watch this Devex Career Webinar to learn how to jumpstart your job search with a winning CV.Tom LeaMond
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Becoming an international humanitarian aid workerConsidering a humanitarian career? Watch this special Devex webinar with the authors of the recently published book, Becoming an International Humanitarian Aid Worker, Chen Reis and Tania Bernath to learn how to break in.Tania Bernath
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Getting job search ready for 2017If you are considering a job change in 2017, the holidays are a great time to get your career house in order. During this special career webinar, Devex's career and recruiting guru in-residence, Kate Warren, will share what you need to do now to be job search ready in 2017.Kate Warren
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Your 60-minute guide to a stand-out CVYour CV is the single most critical item to your Job search. Find out whether yours is working for you or against you when you watch this Devex Career Webinar.Tom LeaMond
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Preparing the Next Generation of African Development ProfessionalsHear about development hiring trends across Africa and what skills, education and training are needed for budding development workers to be qualified for these new opportunities.Ericka Copening, World Bank
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ICT4D: Building a career in digital developmentICT4D guru Wayan Vota talks to us about what kinds of positions are available, who you can work for, what skills you need to be successful and trends impacting career opportunities in ICT4D today.Wayan Vota, ICT4Djobs
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Want to maximize your Job search? Think like a recruiter.We'll show you how recruiters from the world’s leading global development organizations search Devex to find candidate and give you tips on increasing your chances of being found for your next big opportunity.Stephanie Eichmann, Devex
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STEM Careers: Spurring Innovation in Global DevelopmentLearn about the types of roles and organizations that require STEM-trained professionals in development, which kinds of skills, education and experience are in demand and how to apply a STEM “mindset” to a global development context.Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University
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Meet the Next Generation Development ProfessionalLearn more about what the evolving aid industry means for the next generation of development professionals--and what you can do about it to stay competitive.Alexis Bonnell, USAID
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Back to School: Figuring out which post-graduate degree is right for youJoin us as we talk to graduate school experts about how to figure out which post-graduate degree will give your career the boost you seekRonda Ansted, Be the Change Career Consulting
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Staff Welfare: Helping Aid workers so they can help othersWatch this Devex webinar with KonTerra Group’s Lynne Cripe, whose expertise is in working with organization and individuals to foster resilience in high-risk environments.Lynne Cripe, The KonTerra Group
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Transitioning to a career in global development: Where you fit inLearn about different strategies you can use to successfully transition to a career in global development.Ronda Ansted
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Careers in M&E: What you need to knowGet an insider tips from guest speakers from Social Impact on the types of skills needed and hiring trends in the fast-growing field of Monitoring & Evaluation.Danielle de Garcia, Social Impact
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New grads: Figuring out what's nextGet guidance from recruiters on managing your post-grad Job search and succeeding once you land that first job.Tony Sims, Director at Global Human Resources, CNFA
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Acing your application: Do’s and don’ts of CVs and cover lettersFind out what recruiters look for in CVs, what turns them off from certain candidates, and get tips on how you can put together a winning application.Kelly Tobin, Engility
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Hiring trends in East Africa: How to stay competitiveDevex and recruitment and HR leaders from RTI International discuss the latest international development career trends and opportunities in the East Africa region.Helen Kong'ong'o, Regional Director, RTI International
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Careers in Food SecurityWatch our discussion on the types of career paths available, training and education needed, and current trends impacting the food security sector.Dominic Schofield Director, Multinutrient Supplements Initiative, GAIN
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On the move: What you need to know to protect yourself overseasWith over 65 years of experience helping development professionals secure the international coverage they need, Clements Worldwide presents its inaugural webinar with Devex about what you need to know to ensure you are protected wherever you go.David Brumbach, Director of Personal Lines, Clements Worldwide
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Beyond the Elevator Pitch: How to stand out at the Devex Career ForumGet tips on how to make a memorable impression on recruiters at the Devex Career Forum and in-person career events.Sarah Issermoyer, International Recruiting Manager at RTI International
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Ask Devex - is age against you?Find out when it’s important to craft a “highlights reel,” the recommended formula for an elevator pitch and who it might be a good idea to contact when you want to rejoin an organization you previously left.Kate Warren
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Life in the field: careers in humanitarian responseJessica Alexander discussses her experience working in the field and at headquarters for humanitarian organizations over the past 15 years.Jessica Alexander, Author of Chasing Chaos: My Decade In and Out of Humanitarian Aid
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Ask Devex - Getting rehiredFind out how to show you’re an innovative professional, the recommended formula for an elevator pitch and what to include on your business card if you’re looking for employment.Kate Warren
